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The  Revolt  in 
Christmas  Land 


AN  OPERETTA 

By  E.  Lawrence  Jenkins 


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The  Revolt  in  Chris  tmas-LancL 

An  Operetta  for  Christmas  Time  or  Any  Other  Time* 


BY  E.  LAWRENCE  JENKINS. 


Santa  Claus. 

Winkle,  ) 

Twinkle,  > Brownies. 
Jingle,  ) 

Chorus  of  Brownies. 
Fairy  Queen  and  Chor 


CHARACTERS. 

Bumble,  ) 

Crumble,  > Gnomes. 
Grumble,  ) 

Chorus  of  Gnomes, 
is  of  Fairies. 


Costumes — Santa  Claus,  the  Fairy  Queen  and  the  Fairies — 
Regulation  and  traditional  costumes.  The  Fairies  have  long 
spears.  Brownies — Tight-fitting  suits  of  dark  color,  with  caps, 
for  which  see  various  illustrations  by  Palmer  Cox.  Gnomes — 
Little  old  men,  with  wigs  and  long  beards ; dark  tunics,  belted ; 
caps  similar  to  skating  caps,  knee  breeches  and  pointed  shoes. 
See  illustrations  in  books  of  fairy  tales. 

Scenery — Santa  Claus’s  work  shop.  Tables  or  work  benches 
at  right  and  left,  covered  with  toys  and  bundles.  Bundles,  sleds, 
bicycles,  &c.,  lying  about ; toys,  dolls,  &c.,  hanging  on  the  walls. 
(If  this  piece  is  presented  at  a Christmas  festival,  the  presents 
sent  in  for  the  children  can  be  utilized.)  Gnomes  at  work  at 
benches  and  about  the  stage,  the  latter  at  work  on  bicycles,  sleds 
and  larger  gifts. 

Chorus  of  Gnomes. 

Air:  “Anvil  Chorus,  “II  Trovatore.” 

Steadily  working  from  morn  until  evening, 

With  never  a pleasure  in  all  that  we  do ! 

Working  for  others  without  any  let-up, 

And  never  a leisure  for  me  and  you. 


Work,  work,  we  work  all  day ! 

We  have  no  rest  or  pleasure ! 

Work,  work,  we  work  all  day! 

And  not  a moment’s  leisure! 

Yes,  work,  work,  work,  work,  work  all  day! 

We’re  tired  of  working!  We’re  tired  of  working! 
We  are  so  tired!  so  tirecf ! 

Bumble — ( At  table,  throwing  down  toy ) — 

I’m  through  with  this!  This  yearly  Christmas  work 


Is  using  me  all  up ! I am  no  shirk 

But  this  nnd,  grind,  from  morning  until  night, 

And  then  again  from  night  until  the  light 
Is  just  too  much  for  me! 

Gnomes — So  say  we  all. 

Crumble — And  what’s  the  use!  Since  early  in  the  Fall 
We’ve  been  hard  at  it.  I should  like  some  play 
To  sandwich  in  ’twixt  working  all  the  day! 

Bumble — 

Old  Santa  seems  to  think  that  every  one 
Had  rather  work  than  eat  or  have  some  fun! 
Grumble — I’d  like  some  fun  and  rest. 

Crumble — And  so  would  I. 

Gnomes — So  say  we  all. 

Grumble — All  right ; suppose  we  try 

And  just  see  how  it  seems!  I say  let’s  strike! 

Gnomes — Strike!  What  is  that? 

Grumele — ( Takes  center  of  stage , the  others  gather  about.) 
Here,  Bumble,  take  this  bike. 

Good  fellow  citizens,  assembled  here! 

Our  wrongs  must  be  redressed ! 

Bumble — They  must! 

Gnomes — Hear,  hear! 

Grumble — You  ask  what  is  a strike?  I’m  proud  right  here 
To  answer  that  same  question  without  fear. 

A strike,  my  friends,  is,  when  you’re  tired  of  working 
And  do  not  wish  to  get  a name  for  shirking, 

You  hatch  up  grievances,  abuse  and  wrong; 

The  wages  are  too  small,  the  hours  too  long; 

You  ask  for  more — 

Gnomes — What,  hours? 

Grumble — Not  a whit. 

More  wages;  if  refused,  stop  work  and  “git!” 

You  never  get  an  answer  satisfactory, 

And  so,  to  even  get,  you  burn  the  factory. 

Crumble — Let’s  burn  it  now. 

Gnomes — Hurrah!  {They  start.) 

Grumele — Hold,  just  a minute. 

Crumble — What’s  the  use  to  wait ! Burn  all  that’s  in  it ! 
Bumble — But  when  we’re  loafing,  what  supports  us,  pray? 

Will  Santa  Claus  the  same  our  wages  pay? 

Grumble — 

You  bet  he  won’t.  But  then  it  is  a rarety 
That  foolish  mortals  will  not  dish  out  charity. 

We  loaf,  and  growl,  and  prowl  where  troubles  lurk, 

When  tired  of  this  we  then  go  back  to  work. 

Bumble — And  do  we  get  short  hours  and  wages  more? 
Grumble — Sometimes,  not  often.  But  we  get  a score  of  fun, 
Crumble — That’s  what  we  want, 

Bvmswb-—' you're  right. 


Gnomes— Hurrah ! 

Crumble — Let's  strike? 

Gnomes — We  will ! 

Grumble — Stop  work  just  where  you  are.  ( They  fling  doiV}i 
toys,  &c.,  pile  up  bundles.  Exit  singing)  : 

Aik:  “Anvil  Chorus.” 

We’re  tired  of  working,  we’re  tired  of  working, 

We’ll  now  have  fun;  such  fun! 

( Brownies  crawl  out  of  all  sorts  of  places : boxes,  barrets , 
under  tables,  &c.  They  advance  to  front.) 

Chorus  of  Brownies. 

Air:  “Flowers  that  Bloom  in  the  Spring— Mikado. 

The  Brownies  we  are,  and  we  sing  tra-la ! 

As  happy  as  happy  can  be! 

We  work  for  Old  Santa,  and  sing  tra-la? 

And  make  the  old  work-shop  resound,  tra-la! 

Oh ! none  quite  as  happy  as  we ! 

And  this  is  the  song  that  we’re  singing  all  day! 

Whether  at  work  or  whether  at  play ; 

Tra  la  la  la  la!  Tra  la  la  la  la! 

The  happy  gay  Brownies  are  we! 

The  Brownies  we  are,  and  we  dance  all  day! 

At  least  when  from  work  we’re  free. 

We  laugh  and  we  shout  and  we  prance  all  day, 

If  clouds  ever  come,  why,  we  drive  ’em  away. 

Oh ! none  quite  as  happy  as  we ! 

And  this  is  the  song,  &c. 

( During  the  chorus  (<Tra  la  la”  the  Brownies  join  hands  in  a 
circle  and  dance.) 

Winkle — Well,  here’s  a go!  a strike  in  Christmas  land! 
Twinkle — I never  did  think  much  of  that  Gnome  band. 

They’re  always  sulky ! 

Jingle — What  will  Santa  say! 

Winkle — When  he  finds  out  there’ll  be  the  deuce  to  pay. 

Leave  their  work,  and  that  on  Christmas  eve! 
Twinkle — He  ought  to  hang  them  all! 

Jingle — I don’t  believe 

He  would;  not  at  the  blessed  Christmas  time, 

When  all  should  think  of  love. 

Winkle — That’s  so,  you’re  right. 

Twinkle — I feel  so  mad,  the  whole  of  ’em  I’d  fight! 

Jingle — You’d  stand  no  chance  to  fight  that  ugly  crew. 

Tell  Santa,  that’s  the  best  thing  we  can  do. 

Winkle — They’ll  mischief  breed,  of  that  there  is  no  doubt. 
Twinkle — If  that’s  the  case,  it’s  our  place  to  look  out; 

Keep  our  eyes  peeled,  “watch  out”  as  children  say. 

Just  let  me  catch  ’em ! By  this  country’s  laws  I’ll  fix  ’em. 
Jingle — That  we  will! 

Brownies— Hail  Santa  Claus! 

( Enter  Santa  Claus.) 

Sonq— “Santa  Claus/'  Air : ( My  Heart  Goes  Pit-a-pat”) 


U.  Cr  ILL  LIB, 


Santa — I am  known  as  Santa  Claus. 

Brownies — Santa  Claus! 

Santa — I am  loved  by  all  because, 

Brownies — All  because. 

Santa — 

I am  bound  by  best  of  laws. 

Law  of  love  for  children  dear. 

Every  year  I bring  to  earth, 

On  the  day  that  hails  the  birth 
Of  the  One  to  whom  we  bow ; 

Who  loved  us  then  and  loves  us  now. 

1 am  known  as  &c. 

I am  known  as  Santa  Claus, 

I am  known  by  all  because, 

Christmas  time  I never  pause 
’Till  I have  been  everywhere. 

Busily  throughout  the  year 
We’re  at  work  as  you  see  here. 

Making  presents,  which  I’ll  bring 
To  the  children.  So  I sing : 

“I  am  &c.” 

Santa — What’s  this ! No  workmen ! everything  neglected  ! 
Work  not  half  finished,  when  it  is  expected 
That  all  will  be  ready  at  twelve  o’clock ! 

Winkle — Sir,  may  I speak  and  tell  you  why  the  block? 

Santa — Speak  on. 

Winkle — Well,  sir,  the  gnomes  have  all  revolted. 

Santa — Revolted ! 

Winkle — Yes,  and  every  one  has  bolted.  They’re  on  a strike. 
Santa — It  strikes  me  that  is  queer, 

To  leave  me  in  the  lurch  this  time  o’  year! 

Twinkle — They  say  they’re  tired,  the  hours  far  too  long,  the 
wages  low. 

Jingle — Abused! 

Santa — There  they  are  wrong. 

But  for  my  care,  they’d  been  out  in  the  cold, 

I’ve  cared  for  them  for  years  and  years  untold. 

Clothed,  fed  and  housed  them,  paid  them  more  than  well. 
Now  to  desert  me. 

Winkle — One  can  never  tell 

Just  what  those  chaps  will  do. 

Twinkle— We’ll  keep  an  eye 

Upon  them,  if  they  any  mischief  try! 

Jingle — If  we  but  catch  them  we  will  make  them  walk! 
Winkle — I’d  hang  the  whole  lot  of  them. 

Brownies — That’s  the  talk ! 

Santa — Jump  on  your  wheels  and  off  to  Fairy  Land, 

Summon  the  Queen  and  all  her  fairy  band. 

Tell  her  the  tale,  and  say  I need  her  aid, 

In  love  of  children  she  will  be  repaid. 


If  I cannot  go  forth  to-night!  Hey-day! 

What  will  the  children  do ! Mount  and  away ! 
(Brownies  get  their  bicycles.) 

Song — Santa  Claus.  Air:  From  “The  Grand  Duchess !' 

Off  you  go,  my  faithful  little  Brownies, 

Off  you  go  on  your  swift  machine! 

Off  you  go  to  summon  all  the  fairies, 

Off  you  go  to  the  Fairy  Queen. 

Brownies — 

Fairy  Queen  ! Fairy  Queen  ! 

Off  we  go  on  our  swift  machine.  (Repeat.)  (Exit  Brownies.) 
Santa — How  swift  they  ride!  They'll  surely  bring  me  aid. 
For  all  I've  done  for  the  Gnomes,  to  be  thus  paid 
I can’t  do  more  than  wait  ’til  help  I see, 

But  this  is  the  worst  thing  that  has  come  to  me!  (Exit.) 
(Enter  Gnomes  mysteriously.) 

Chorus  of  Gnomes.  Air  ‘‘Conspirators’  Chorus.  (“La 
Fille  de  Mine.  Angot.”) 

When  one’s  conspiring,  one  must  be  bold, 

Fear  not  and  to  the  things  he’s  told. 

His  conscience  tough,  his  hands  be  free 
To  do  the  deeds  of  villany. 

(Softly)  Hush!  Careful  be!  All’s  well. 

Hush ! Careful  be ! All’s  well. 

(Loudly)  We  are  conspirators  so  bold, 

We  are  conspirators  so  bold, 

Intent  on  villan-ee.  All’s  well. 

Grumble — Hush!  not  a sound;  be  brave.  You  hear? 

Gnomes — We  do. 

Grumble — ’Tis  well.  Each  heart  above  all  fear. 

Gnomes — It  is. 

Grumble — ’Tis  well.  Hush!  hush!  We  hear  their  plan, 

And  ready  are  to  foil  it.  Let  each  man 
To  work  and  build  a wall  so  high  and  stout 
That  it  will  serve  to  keep  the  fairies  out. 

We’ll  foil  them  yet! 

Bumble — We  will. 

Gnomes — Ha!  ha! 

Gru  m ble — T o work  ! 

This  time  your  life’s  at  stake,  let  no  man  shirk. 

(The  Gnomes  build  a wall  across  the  back.  This  may  be  done 
by  having  two  large,  high  screens , one  on  each  side,  made  of  thin 
paper,  of  stone  color,  and  lined  to  represent  blocks  of  ma- 
sonry, or * “brick  paper  ” which  may  be  purchased  in  sheets  which 
represent  bricks,  and  can  be  pasted  together  to  look  like  a brick 
wall.  The  paper  must  be  thin  enough  to  allow  the  fairies  to 
break  through  easily.  As  the  Gnomes  work,  bustling  about  in 
and  out,  the  two  screens  must  gradually  be  slid  out  to  represent 
a section  as  fast  as  completed,  and  finally  slid  together.  The 
Gnomes  stand  and  admire  their  work.) 


Chorus— Gnomes.  Same  air  as  last  part  of  Conspirators 9 
Chorus. 

It  is  done!  It  is  done!  Hurrah! 

We  are  conspirators  so  bold,  etc. 

( Exit  mysteriously .) 

( Enter  Santa  Claus.) 

Santa — It’s  time  the  Queen  was  here,  the  moments  fly. 

Soon  1 must  speed  o’er  plain  and  mountain  high; 

The  children  wait  for  Santa  to  appear. 

( Sees  the  wall.) 

My  goodness  sakes ! Great  snakes ! What  have  we  here ! 
A massive  wall ! Ah ! That’s  the  Gnomes’  last  trick 
To  keep  the  fairies  out.  Their  heads  are  thick 
To  think  to  keep  out  fairies!  ( Music  heard.)  There 
they  are, 

I knew  they’s  quickly  come.  They  are  not  far. 

Fairy  Queen — ( Outside  the  zvall.) 

Open  the  gates.  Good  Santa  Claus,  we’re  here ! 

We  bring  you  help,  and  now  you  need  not  fear. 

Open  the  gates ! 

Santa — I can’t,  good  Fairy  Queen, 

The  Gnomes  have  walled  you  out,  as  may  be  seen. 

Fairy  Queen — What,  walled  us  out ! What  were  those  Gnomes 
about ! 

Do  they  suppose  they  can  keep  fairies  out! 

Stone  walls  are  but  as  paper;  you  will  see. 

Attention,  sisters  all ! March  ! one,  two,  three ! 

Music. 

( The  fairies , four  abreast,  march  through  the  walls,  march 
down  to  front,  separate  right  and  left  by  twos,  march  to  back, 
then  to  front;  separate  right  and  left,  march,  single  tile,  forming 
two  lines  at  sides,  march  forward  forming  an  arch  with  their 
spears  through  which  enters  the  Fairy  Queen.  As  they  enter, 
beginning  just  before  they  break  through,  and  during  the  march, 
they  sing ; 

Chorus  of  Fairies.  Air:  “Soldier’s  Chorus.” — Faust. 
Forward ! to  aid  good  old  Santa  Claus ! 

Forward ! to  help  him  in  his  good  cause ! 

Forward ! to  fight  those  who  offend  his  laws ! 

Yes,  ready  to  fight,  yes,  ready  to  fight  for  Santa  Claus! 

Fairy  Queen — (Solo.) 

We  lack  not  courage,  and  our  hearts  are  true, 

We  gladly  come,  our  help  we  bring  to  you. 

Who  would  turn  from  one  whose  need  is  great? 

When  foes  within  and  out  on  mischief  wait! 

Fairies — Forward!  to  aid,  etc. 

(The  fairies  resume  the  inarch  at  the  chorus,  and  at  the  end 
form  a line  at  side.  Left.  The  Brownies  enter  through  the  wall 
after  the  Queen,  but  not  through  the  arch , and  form  a line  on 
the  right , Santa  Claus  at  back.) 


After  the  chorus , Santa  Claus  and  the  Queen  meet  in  the  centre. 
Santa — Good  Queen,  I thank  you  and  your  fairies  all 
Who  come  so  promptly  at  my  urgent  call. 

( Fairies  how.) 

Song — Queen,  Santa  and  Chorus.  Air:  ‘To  Guard  the 
City."  Genevieve  de  Brabant. 

Fairy  Queen — Our  fairy  band  is  willing, 

Fairies — Indeed,  we  really  are, 

Fairy  Queen — To  help  you,  never  failing, 

Fairies — Gnomes,  success  shall  never  bar. 

Fairy  Queen — We  will  work  and  labor  steadily. 

Work  for  you  and  fojr  the  cause. 

We’re  sure  to  win ! 

Fairies  and  Brownies — We’re  sure  to  win! 

Fairy  Queen — We’re  sure  to  win. 

Fairies  and  Brownies — We're  sure  to  win. 

We’ll  win  for  Santa  Claus. 

( Repeat  the  last  live  lines.) 

Santa — Kind  friends,  I thank  you  heartily, 

Brownies  ( bowing ) — And  so,  indeed,  do  we. 

Santa — 1 accept  your  offer  cheerfully, 

Brownies — In  that  we  do  agree. 

Santa — The  Gnomes  have  tried  most  spitefully  thus  to  betray 
our  cause. 

But  we  shall  win! 

Fairies  and  Brownies — But  we  shall,  etc. 

( Gnomes  heard  outside.)  “We  are  conspirators  so  bold!" 
Santa — The  Gnomes!  They  are  returning! 

Queen— Let  all  hide! 

Some  of  you  there,  and  some  upon  that  side. 

{All  hide  in  right  and  left  wings.  Stage  clear.  Enter  Gnomes 
mysteriously  with  bombs.) 

Chorus — Gnomes.  Air:  (“Conspirators’  Chorus.”) 

With  our  bombs  so  deadly,  in  our  hands  we  bring 
Now  the  final  act  of  our  revenge  we’ll  spring, 

Then,  oh,  what  destruction,  they  will  be  the  cause, 
Destruction  to  the  realm  of  Santa  Claus. 

Hush!  What’s  that,  etc. 

Grumble — Now  to  complete  the  work;  these  bombs  we’ll  try, 
And  blow  the  whole  concern  up ! 

Gnomes — Up  sky-high  ! 

Grumble — Put  one  down  here. 

Crumble — Look!  look!  the  walls  caved  in! 

The  fairies  have  arrived,  and  have  got  in ! 

Bumble — You  fools,  to  think  to  keep  the  fairies  out! 

Crumble — Scatter  each  man!  Our  trick  has  been  found  out! 
(All  start.) 

Grumble — Hold!  Light  your  bombs  first!  Quick!  Quick! 
Fairy  Queen — (Stepping  out,  followed  by  fairies.)  Stay! 

Stir  not  an  inch,  or  else  your  lives  will  pay! 

You  are  our  prisoners! 


Santa — Brownies,  guard  each  one! 

Woe  to  the  Gnome  who  does  resist  or  run! 

( Brownies  step  forth  and  each  lays  a hand  on  a Gnome.) 

Santa — Oh.  foolish  Gnomes!  Your  plot  has  come  to  naught. 

What  shall  be  done  with  them? 

Winkle — I say  they  ought 
To  suffer  death. 

Brownies — So  say  we  all! 

Santa — What  say  our  fairy  friends? 

Queen — Not  death ; on  Christmas  Day  one  should  forgive. 
Fairies- -{Holding  out  hands  pleadingly.)  Forgive! 

Gnomes — {Kneeling.)  Mercy!  Forgive! 

Grumble — We  do  repent! 

Santa — We’ll  see;  rise  up  and  live.  ( They  rise.) 

But  for  your  crime,  this  punishment  shall  be : 

Work  on  as  slaves,  as  you  did  once  work  free. 

To  work  for  others,  to  endure  the  shame, 

For  mortal  children  work,  and  in  His  name. 

P’raps  in  the  future  your  chains  may  be  riven, 

And  pardon  find,  and  may  be  then  forgiven. 

Now  to  your  benches,  finish  up  your  work, 

And  woe  be  unto  him  whose  task  doth  shirk. 

( To  audience.)  Children  of  earth,  when  Christmas  joys  you 
reap, 

Think  of  these  wicked  ones  in  dungeons  deep, 

For  sins  committed,  they  must  bear  the  pain, 

If  they  repent,  we’ll  pardon  them  again. 

Fairies  and  Brownies,  you  so  kind  to  me, 

I only  say,  I thank  you  heartily. 

Finale — Air:  “Grand  Duchess .” 

Santa — Thanks  to  you  my  faithful  little  Brownies, 

Thanks  to  you  my  little  fairy  queen, 

Thanks  to  you  my  dainty  little  fairies, 

Truer  friends  were  never  seen. 

All — Santa  Claus ! Fairy  Queen ! 

Truest  friends^  we’ve  ever  seen! 

Curtain. 

*Note. — The  following  music  used  in  this  Operetta  sent  post- 
paid on  receipt  of  price:  The  Anvil  Chorus,  n cents;  The  Sol- 
diers’ Chorus,  13  cents;  Flowers  That  Bloom  in  the  Spring,  11 
cents ; My  Heart  Goes  Pit-a-Pat,  30  cents ; Conspirators'  Chorus. 
30  cents;  To  Guard  the  City,  30  cents. 

“The  Brownies’  Bridge”  may  be  used  in  the  place  of  the  stone 
wall  where  desired.  This  is  made  of  brick  paper  and  is  sent 
postpaid,  with  full  directions  for  erecting,  for  $1.50.  Dimensions 
of  bridge:  Height,  9 feet  2 inches;  width,  11  feet  2 inches;  arch, 
5 feet  high  and  6 feet  wide.  We  can  also  furnish  sheets  of  brick 
paper  size  19x33*4  inches,  price  70  cents  per  package.” 

All  of  the  above  may  be  ordered  from  the  Hints  Publishing 
Co.,  53  Bible  House,  New  York  City. 


EVERYTHING  NECESSARY  FOR  TRIMMING  4 CHRISTMAS  TREE. 

The  following  three  special  assortments  of  decorations  for 
Christmas  Trees  will  prove  economical  and  will  save  much 
trouble  to  committees  in  charge  of  Christmas  Trees.  All  are 
exceptional  values  which  cannot  be  duplicated  elsewhere. 

OUR  Si  ASSORTMENT  FOR  SMALL  TREES  contains  12 
assorted  Blown  Glass  Tree  Ornaments,  12  Fancy  Tinsel  Orna- 
ments, 12  Cornucopias,  12  Candles,  12  Candle  Holders,  6 en- 
velopes of  Tinsel  Christmas  Tree  Moss,  6 Colored  Fancy  Paper 
Garlands.  72  pieces.  Sent  express  paid  for  $1. 

OUR  $2  ASSORTMENT  FOR  MEDIUM  TREES  contains:  24 
Blown  Glass  Tree  Ornaments,  24  Fancy  Tinsel  Ornaments,  12 
Cornucopias,  24  Candles,  24  Candle  Holders,  12  envelopes 
Tinsel  Christmas  Tree  Moss,  12  yards  of  Tinsel  Chenille,  12 
Snapping  Mottoes.  Sent  express  paid  for  $2. 

OUR  $5  ASSORTMENT  FOR  LARGE  TREES  contains:  5 doz. 
Assorted  Blown  Glass  Ornaments,  2 doz.  Tinsel  Ornaments,  6 doz 
Candles,  6 doz.  Candle  Holders,  3 doz.  Snapping  Mottoes,  2 doz. 
envelopes  Tinsel  Christmas  Tree  Moss,  3 doz.  yards  of  Tinsel 
Chenille,  1 box  Snow  Sparkle.  Express  extra.  This  assort- 
ment will  trim  the  largest  Christmas  tree,  imparting  a brilliant 
and  dazzling  effect. 

Christmas  Tree  Ornaments* 

BLOWN  GLASS  TREE  ORNAMENTS.  A greatly  improved 
line  comprising  all  the  latest  designs  and  colorings.  All  packed 
in  covered  spaced  boxes.  Each  with  ring  hanger  for  attaching 
to  tree,  consisting  of  Grapes,  Pears,  Apples,  Berries,  Colored, 
Oval  and  Round  Balls.  Assorted,  12c.,  15c.,  and  25c.,  per  doz. 
Very  choice  assortments  of  large  and  fancy  shapes  in  brilliant 
colors,  60c.,  75c.  and  $1.25  per  doz? 

DOMESTIC  TREE  ORNAMENTS.  Made  of  Tinsel,  Fancy 
and  Gold  Paper  and  Isinglass^  with  embossed  chromo  pictures, 
flat  shape,  making  showy  ornaments  for  trees  and  all  obier 
kinds  of  decorating.  Price  10c.  to  $1  per  doz.  n 

SMALL  JAPANESE  LANTERNS.  For  Trees.  2 inch  Cze. 
20c.  doz.;  4 inch  size,  35c.  doz..  Handsome  Gifu  Lanterns  $T 25 
and  $2  per  dozv  r 

CHRISTMAS  TREE  CANDLES.  Best  Paraffin  wax,  assorted 
colors.  Size  No.  1 contains  36  small  candles,  No.  2 contains  11 
medium,  No.  3,  18  large  candles.  All  30c.  per  box,  postpaid 

CHRISTMAS  TREE  CANDLE  HOLDERS.  15c,  20c.  and  25c. 
per  doz.,  postpaid. 

BIRTHDAY  CAKE  CANDLE  HOLDERS.  Made  of  tin. 
Colored,  20c.  doz.,  postpaid. 

SILVER  CHRISTMAS  TREE  MOSS.  5c.  per  p ckage,  50c. 

pet  doz. 


Tree  Ornaments  are  among  the  prime  Necessities  gf  a 
Christmas  Festival. 


UNRECOGNIZED  SAINTS.  By  Margaret  Holmes  Francesco. 

A poem  illustrated  by  musically  ..accompanied  tableaux.  For 
a reader,  5 males,  3 female  characters  and  any  number  of 
choir  boys.  A most  exquisite  recitation  suitable  for  any  oc- 
casion. 25c. 

UNVEILED  STATUE,  OR  THE  INFLUENCE  OF  A SAINT, 

The.  By  E.  A.  Shultz.  An  entertainment  for  St.  Patrick’s  Day. 
Statue  of  the  saint,  unveiled,  with  beautiful  original  speeches  in 
verse  and  prose ; a sermon  in  it.  -el  f . but  catcih  v an  d entertaining.  15c. 

WEDDING  CHORUS,  The.  B>  F.  Lawrence  Jenkins.  A 
bright,  humorous  operetta  in  two  acts  for  any  number  of  young 
people.  The  Wagner  Choral  Union  gathers  on  the  village  green  for 
rehearsal  of  the  music  for  the  wedding  of  the  Baron’s  daughter. 
The  plot  is  interesting  and  the  music  bright  and  catchy.  25c. 

FAIRS,  FETES  AND  FESTIVALS. 

Compiled  by  Adelaide  Westgotx . Hatch. 

A collection  of  novel  and  successful  Fairs'!  Fetes,  Festivals, 
Bazaars,  Sales,  etc.,  all  rich  in  Ideas  and  fully  described.  Con- 
taining something  suitable  for  every  season  of  the  year.  Equally 
adaptable  to  the  needs  of  small  as  well  as  large  towns.  Flairs  and 
Bazaars  are  a- recognized  medium  for  raising  large  sums  of 
money.  All  the  details  necessary  to  the  successful  carrying 
out  of  the  same  are  carefully  outlined  including  the  organization 
and  management,  decoration  of  hall  and  booths,  and  money 
making  features  of  every  description.  This  book  will  prove 
invaluable  to  anyone  interested  in  raising  money  for  charitable 
purposes.  Price,  25c. 

MONEY  MAKING  SOCIALS. 

By  Adelaide  Westcott  Hatch. 

A collection  of  25  Novel,  Original  and  Attractive  Social  Affairs 
for  Churches,  Schools,  Clubs  and  Charitable  Organizations  desir- 
ing to  raise  money.  It  contains:  Sea  Spray,  Gypsy  Camp,  a Tour 
A i mud  the  World,  A Porto  Rican  Reception,  Doll  Show, 
Hr  idkerchief  Bazaar,  A Patriotic . Tea,  Ye  Old  Folk  Concert, 
A Greek  Tea,  Progressive  Dinner,  Soap  Bubble  Tournament,  an 
Ir  uernational  Strawberry  Festival,  etc. , etc.  Is  beautifully  printed 
c heavy  antique  paper  with  illuminated  cover.  Price  35c. 

IDEAL  PASTIMES. 

Containing  attractive  short  dramas /socials,  tableaux,  games, 
and  in  and  out-door  sports.  By  Mrs.  A.  -H.  Shultz.  An  entirety- 
original  collection  of  varied  material  which  will  prove  invaluable 
to  ail  who  arerin  search  of  practical  and  artistic  entertainments 
either  for  adults  or  children.  Designed  for  .use  in  church,  school, 
club  and  home.  The  book  contains  among  < >ther  things:  Prince 
Thurswald’s  Bride,  a short  drama;  Fly  and  Spider  Party;  The 
Veiled  Lady;  Aunt  Dinah’s  Scrap  Bag;  A Musical  Donation  Party ; 
A Burlesque  Auction:  The  Spectre  Party ; The  Soldier’sFarewell  ,an 
acting  tableau  for  girls  and  boys;-  Robert  Burns,  Game  for  Poets’ 
Evening,  besides  anumber  of very  attractive  children’s  games.  25c. 


